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Join the Dark Prophet Giveaway while we celebrate the blog tour! Tons of prizes are up for grabs! Signed copies of both books, Amazon gift-cards, e-books, coffee mugs, and more! Tell a friend and have fun!

Blog Tour Dates: Week One
The Shadow Portal 5/25 
Top Ten List: 10 Ways You Know You're in the Netherworld 5/26
Halston's Interview 5/27
Excerpt and Review 5/28
Top 10 List: The Nephilim and Their Unique Abilities 5/29
Exclusive Excerpt 5/30

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Dark Prophet Signed Copies

Book Two of the Best-Selling Novel, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld
Not all vampires are created equal...
Koa is a half-blood vampire with not only the ability to fly, but survive in the sun's light. She will do anything to protect her mother, and break her curse. The demon, Bund, wants more than her mother's life. He wants something from Koa, a power that she doesn't even know she has, and will rip through as many humans as he can to get her to surrender.
Agent Koa Ryeo-won, and her boss, Halston, formed a crew of supernatural agents to stop Bund. But is a prophet, a temptress, a War-Breeder, a half-blood with an enchanted sword, and a few angels enough to stop what Bund has planned?
In the midst of a war between the humans of the mortal world, and the creatures of the Netherworld, Koa discovers the truth of her past. She finds herself torn between two men, and in the center of everything. Faced with all of her returned memories, Koa also finds herself more powerful than ever. Being a half-blood is hard enough, but what exactly is Koa's other half?
The truth can save...or destroy everything.
Will the Netherworld Division stand behind Koa once they learn her secret?
**Bonus Material**
Chapter 1 of K.N. Lee's young adult fantasy, Academia of the Beast! 
Signed copies E-books

Irish Poet, Shane Hogan, Interview

Irish poet, Shane Hogan, is featured in the following interview. I'm quite honored to be mentioned by him as he thanks me, K.N. Lee, for helping him gain confidence and reach a wider audience on Write Like a Wizard.

Feels good to know I am doing more than helping myself. I really do want to see all artists, writers, etc reach their goals! Good job, Shane! You can read one of his poems here.


Biography  Born in 1993, Shane Grew up in Coill Dubh And still currently resides there. Shane Hogan is a Poet, Lyricist, and as of 2013/2014 an Author.
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Irish Poem, Shane Hogan, Interview

Irish poet, Shane Hogan, is featured in the following interview. I'm quite honored to be mentioned by him as he thanks me, K.N. Lee, for helping him gain confidence and reach a wider audience on Write Like a Wizard.

Feels good to know I am doing more than helping myself. I really do want to see all artists, writers, etc reach their goals! Good job, Shane! You can read one of his poems here.


Biography  Born in 1993, Shane Grew up in Coill Dubh And still currently resides there. Shane Hogan is a Poet ,Lyricist and as of 2013/2014 Author.
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The Relic- Short Story by, K.N. Lee

The Relic
A Short Story, by K.N. Lee

Rebecca looked up to see Jordan place something in her khaki-colored bag. The moonlight caught on something shiny and Rebecca was certain.

Jordan was stealing the relic.

The other archeologists were asleep. Their soft breaths and snores mixed with the sounds of the jungle night.

Rebecca sat up. Her long hair cascaded over her shoulders like waves of scarlet red. She frowned.

Jordan looked around to see if anyone had seen her. Her eyes met Rebecca's.

"Becca," Jordan choked. She cleared her throat and nervously ran a hand through her short blonde hair. She avoided Rebecca's piercing black eyes. "What are you doing up?"

Rebecca nodded to Jordan's bag. Her tone was icy. "You're trying to steal the relic. Put it back or I will shoot."

Jordan gulped when she saw that Rebecca had a small laser gun pointed at her chest.

Jordan held her hands up. Rebecca cursed and rolled out of the way as Jordan switched her Alienware on. The glow blinded Rebecca as the metallic armor covered Jordan's entire body.

Everyone woke. There was chaos as the other archeologists tried to run to their bags.

Rebecca slammed her fist on the ground. Jordan shot torrents of electricity at the others. She was covered in silver, shining beneath the light of the moon. Her green eyes caught sight of Rebecca and a low, robotic, laugh resonated from the armor.

"You've lost this time, Becca. I'm taking this back to Earth, where I will be the hero. I'm done being your assistant! I'm done living in your shadow! You..." She stuttered. Her green eyes narrowed. "You freak!"

Rebecca smirked, yet there was no humor in her eyes. Rebecca was known as overly thorough. An overachiever. A one-upper. Well, she didn't care what others said about her. She warned the others not to leave their equipment in their bags.

Amateurs, she thought.

Rebecca slid her hand in her pants and pressed a button on the cold belt that wrapped itself around her small waist.

She never went to sleep without her Alienware.

A blast of fire roared as it cut through the warm night air towards her. It was too late. Rebecca stood. Every inch of her body was covered in red armor. It clung to her flesh like a second skin. She raised her eyes to Jordan's and the smaller girl took a step back.

Even through the armor, Rebecca could see the girl shaking with fear. She was no match for a true Alien...
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New Cover Reveal (K.N. Lee's The Chronicles of Koa!)

Netherworld
What would you do if a demon threatened your mother's life? If you're like Koa, you'd sharpen your enchanted sword and go after him...

Our world is threatened by the creatures of an alternate land called the Netherworld. Good thing Koa and the Netherworld division are there to keep the vampire population in check. Koa is a powerful half-blood with a mysterious past. Her best friend is her boss, she has a cursed mother, an enchanted sword, and an attractive human pet.

Koa also has a problem. A Netherworld serial killer, with a taste for little girls, threatens everything Koa has worked hard to protect. Not even Koa's boss, Halston can stop him. But he knows one prisoner that can. Too bad that prison is in the Netherworld.

Is Koa ready to journey to the Netherworld to release the one creature that can break her mother's curse and protect all that she holds dear?

**Bonus Material**
Someone has stolen classified documents from the Netherworld division's vaults. Read the secret interviews that were leaked to the press, and discover the hidden clues of Dark Prophet and Lyrinian Blade (The Chronicles of Koa #2 & #3)

Editorial Reviews:
“The Chronicles of Koa is a wonderful story full of likeable characters, a clear world, and a fun mission.” Kirstin L. Pulioff, author of The Escape of Princess Madeline
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“It has a fantastic story, twists and turns throughout, and some mysteries you won't see coming. I'm looking forward to reading more of her books as she writes them. The Chronicles of Koa #2 will certainly be a day one purchase for me!”
Thomas Ray Manning, author of Energize (From the Logs of Daniel Quinn)
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“The ending had me on edge. I have to say I have not read a vampire novel like this one before.”
Glenna Maynard, author of Beautiful Strangers
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“The author has created an engrossing world with vampires, angels and other mythical creatures. And not just any mythical creatures, her creations were... awesome!”
Morgan Jane, author of the Sanguis City series 


Dark Prophet

Book Two of the Best-Selling Novel, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld

Not all vampires are created equal...

Koa is a half-blood vampire with not only the ability to fly, but survive in the sun's light. She will do anything to protect her mother, and break her curse. The demon, Bund, wants more than her mother's life. He wants something from Koa, a power that she doesn't even know she has, and will rip through as many humans as he can to get her to surrender.

Agent Koa Ryeo-won, and her boss, Halston, formed a crew of supernatural agents to stop Bund. But is a prophet, a temptress, a War-Breeder, a half-blood with an enchanted sword, and a few angels enough to stop what Bund has planned?

In the midst of a war between the humans of the mortal world, and the creatures of the Netherworld, Koa discovers the truth of her past. She finds herself torn between two men, and in the center of everything. Faced with all of her returned memories, Koa also finds herself more powerful than ever. Being a half-blood is hard enough, but what exactly is Koa's other half?

The truth can save...or destroy everything.

Will the Netherworld Division stand behind Koa once they learn her secret?

**Bonus Material**
Chapter 1 of K.N. Lee's young adult fantasy, Academia of the Beast!

Mail Order BUNDLE!

This box set includes the first four books in the bestselling Brides of Beckham Series by Kirsten Osbourne. Included are: Mail Order Mayhem, Mail Order Mama, Mail Order Madness and Mail Order Mix-up.

Harriett Long, a widow in Beckham, Massachusetts, begins her journey as a matchmaker by matching up four brides with grooms in the West. Follow her and her butler, Higgins, as they give desperate women their happily ever afters.

Mail Order Mayhem
When Maude is told she must marry a repulsive man, she instead responds to an Iowa farmer who is looking for a mail order bride. After sneaking out of town on a train, she goes to Iowa and marries. She quickly falls for the wonderful man she marries, but does he feel the same? And will she be able to escape her past?

Mail Order Mama
When Emily’s mother decides to marry, her fiancé says that twenty year old Emily needs to find a new place to live before the wedding. She runs across an advertisement for mail order brides and responds, hoping to find a good situation. Benjamin lost the love of his life just months before. He and his girls need a new mama in their house. Will Emily be the mama they need?

Mail Order Madness
Susan cannot stand living with her eleven younger siblings, so she answers an advertisement for a mail order bride, choosing a man who has no children so she won’t be plagued with other people’s ill-behaved offspring. When she arrives in Fort Worth, she finds out her fiancé has been killed, and his older brother is offering to take his place.

Mail Order Mix Up
When Ellen and her sister are forced out of the only home they’ve ever known by a local banker after the death of their father, they answer an advertisement placed by Harriett Long for mail order brides. Ellen chooses to marry the sheriff of a town in Colorado while Malinda agrees to marry his brother, a banker. Each sister is immediately drawn to one of the brothers….too bad it’s the wrong one!

Biography Kirsten Osbourne hails from the state of Wisconsin, but has lived in Texas for almost thirty years. She is a mother, a writer, and a wife. Married to the love of her life for fifteen years, she knows that true love exists and wants to share her vision of love with the world. Writing is something she has always loved and plans on doing for a long time into the future. As Kirsten Osbourne, she writes contemporary romance as well as historical. As Morganna Mayfair, she ventures into the realm of paranormal romance. She invites you to join her in her world of fantasy and make believe where there is always a happily ever after at the end.

The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld Birthday BASH!!

Today is Koa's birthday! Woohoo! May 13/2013 changed my life forever. I'll give a special prize to anyone that buys The Chronicles of Koa today! 
Just screenshot the purchase summary, send to knlee@thechroniclesofkoa (or post on www.facebook.com/knycolelee ) and I'll send you a cool gift. Koa BookmarksKoa BackpacksKoa PostersKoa Key Chains Koa NotebooksKoa Notepads

Dark Prophet Blog Tour! Coming soon!

Hello everyone! Thank you for signing up for the Dark Prophet Book Tour! 

The tour will run from May 25th- June 7th


**Synopsis**
Book Two of the Best-Selling Novel, The Chronicles of Koa: Netherworld

Not all vampires are created equal...

Koa is a half-blood vampire with not only the ability to fly, but survive in the sun's light. She will do anything to protect her mother, and break her curse. The demon, Bund, wants more than her mother's life. He wants something from Koa, a power that she doesn't even know she has, and will rip through as many humans as he can to get her to surrender.

Agent Koa Ryeo-won, and her boss, Halston, formed a crew of supernatural agents to stop Bund. But is a prophet, a temptress, a War-Breeder, a half-blood with an enchanted sword, and a few angels enough to stop what Bund has planned?

In the midst of a war between the humans of the mortal world, and the creatures of the Netherworld, Koa discovers the truth of her past. She finds herself torn between two men, and in the center of everything. Faced with all of her returned memories, Koa also finds herself more powerful than ever. Being a half-blood is hard enough, but what exactly is Koa's other half?

The truth can save...or destroy everything.

Will the Netherworld Division stand behind Koa once they learn her secret? 

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Sin-Reaper **Cover Reveal**

Cover RevealSin-Reaper
Today I am pleased to introduce the cover of my next release, Sin-Reaper. There is so much trivia about this young adult fantasy novel, that I don't even know where to begin. Believe it or not, it is the first draft of what was formerly The Darkest Day, and which is now Rise of the Flame. 
Years ago my lap top was stolen and I thought I lost everything. After a half year of depression, I started from scratch and created the world of Rise of the Flame. 
Surprisingly, I found an old draft of my original story. 800 pages of rich characters, fantastical plots, and a delightful epiphany happened upon me. This was always the world of my creation, and I decided to take the story from ancient times, to the future. Of course I needed to change quite a bit, character names, plot twists, and I added the use of technology and advance weaponry. Wow. I cannot begin to express how excited I am.
Well, here goes. I introduce, Raina...the Sin-Reaper.


Enjoy this exclusive teaser!

Chapter 1


S et between two rows of buildings that reached as tall as the dark storm clouds above, the central market filled the cities square until every inch of free space was filled with either people, creatures, or goods for sale. A whistling sound made Raina and Allen pause. Everyone turned and looked above as six armored Wind-Walkers flew from the south of the city and stopped in formation above them. With their swords held upwards with the silver blades resting against their shoulders, they hovered in the air. While they seemed to be there only to patrol the market, everyone gradually returned to their business. “Wonder why they’re here,” Allen whispered. Raina shrugged as she gazed at them from beneath her gray cloak. Her dark blue eyes contrasted with the bright blue of the people surrounding her. She caught the attention of one of the Wind-Walkers. A fluttering sensation flooded her stomach, and Raina found herself holding her breath in anticipation. Wes glanced down at her from his position at the head of the troupe. Even in uniform, he stood out from his brethren. While most Wind-Walkers had blonde hair, Wes was one of the rare ones with white hair. It signified that he was Enlightened and of the ruling class. His was long, and braided in a single braid that hung down to his mid-back. He’d never cut it. It was forbidden.             Long hair was just one of the ways the ruling class was separate from the others classes. Raina’s heart raced when his gray eyes met hers. He gave her a quick smile and nod of acknowledgement. His attention to her didn’t last long enough. He returned to surveying the crowd for any unusual activity. “Interesting,” Allen murmured. “You didn’t tell me you knew a Wind-Walker.” Raina grinned despite herself. She was on a mission. She had a plan and must stick to it.  “Who says that I do?” Her smile faded as she began into the crowd once more. She tripped on a raised stone and felt her face flush with embarrassment. She hoped that Wes hadn’t seen that. She found it hard to walk the wide stone-paved street without tripping or bumping shoulders with someone else. Her black boots made soft thuds on the stone as her eyes scanned the crowd for anything out of the ordinary. Allen shrugged and followed behind her. “I saw him look at you is all.” “Means nothing,” Raina said. “It was just a look.” She pulled her cloak’s hood further down, so that only her blue eyes were seen. The black cloth that covered her mouth left nothing to decipher her identity. The lace of her long sleeves brushed just below her wrists, only to be met by black gloves. No one could see her white flesh that set her apart from the people of Jinn’Ah. She looked different because of her complexion, but it was the way her eyes glowed that made the people make a path for her. She ignored their whispers. She was used to them by now. She pushed her yearning for attention from Wes aside and focused on her plan. Raina looked for someone. Someone with thoughts of malice. Someone that could feed her soul with enough power to escape her servitude as a Royal Reaper. Heat filled her body as she searched for sin. She used to think her power was a curse, keeping her up all night with horrible nightmares of things that she didn’t understand as a child. She’d seen too much. She knew the evil in everyone around her. It was enough to drive one insane. And yet, somehow, Raina still had her wits about her. She frowned to herself, disgusted with what she saw in the souls of the people around her. “How can I judge these people?” Raina asked Allen. It was the same question that she asked herself that every day. “It is who you are. You cannot veer from destiny, Raina. Just like I cannot deny my own path,” Allen said. She glanced back at him, seeing the hurt in his own eyes and feeling guilty for being so selfish. He adjusted his glasses and looked away from her gaze. “But I see nothing but good in you,” Raina whispered. Allen was much taller than her. She reached upward and stroked his soft brown cheek. “It is a rare thing to see such innocence.” Allen’s blue eyes widened as he looked down at her. “Please stop, Raina. Do not read my soul. I beg you.” He took her hand and lowered it back to her side. He adjusted his glasses, embarrassed by the thought of her learning his secrets. Raina nodded silently. “Forgive me.” Allen couldn’t look at her. Raina bit her lip. She knew what he was hiding. She sighed. She could never give him what he wanted. Anyone that gained their power from the energy of sinners, bad people, murderers, rapists, and such must surely be bad as well, she thought. Allen deserves better than a girl like me. “It’s fine,” Allen said under his breath. Raina sniffed the air. The smell was what overwhelmed her at first. Spices and perfumes, raw fish and sweat. The early hours of dawn were the most popular times for the people to shop or sell their goods. Fresh fruits, vegetables, raw or smoked meats, exotic smelling salts, carpets, and silks were all spread out over wooden tables draped with cloth and carts that had been pushed from far below the city’s boundaries. One might not think it due to the emerging storms, but spring had arrived, and the land was bountiful and generous with its gifts. Raina held Allen’s hand tightly as they weaved into the crowd, afraid that if she let go she’d get swept away. She was afraid that if that happened, she would enjoy being lost and would be happy to never be found again. She had a plan, and running away too soon would ruin it. Raina knew how to be patient. She knew how to fake a smile and bow to the authority. Something caught her interest, breaking her from her quest for a sinner. Raina smiled in wonder as she watched two twin boys dancing in perfect unison to the tunes of an old man’s drum. She stopped and watched, captivated by the paint on the boy’s faces. White paint on brown skin and their black hair slicked back. They wore the same outfit. Black trouser pants and red shirts with large silver buttons. They smiled and continued their choreographed dance and bowed. Raina let go of Allen’s hand and clapped. She fished a large gold coin out of her pocket and before Allen could stop her, she tossed the coin into the basket set beside the old man. The old man looked down at the coin as it glowed beneath the light of the red sun. His dull blue eyes looked up at her and a crocked grin came to his face and then, Raina saw it. His sin. He knew it as well. He knew what she saw and his grin faded. Before he could speak, Raina was yanked away by someone strong. Raina’s eyes widened. She pulled a dagger from the belt beneath her sleeve that was wrapped around her forearm. Her eyes glowed bright with power as she swirled around to slit the throat of whomever had grabbed her.